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15 Cards in this Set
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Vicryl
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Absorbable, synthetic. Braided, hydrolyzed in 80-120 days.
Vicryl Rapid: hydrolyzed in 42 days Vicryl Plus: coated with Triclosan (found in toothpaste) |
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Dexon
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Absorbable, synthetic.
Braided. Hydrolyzed in 100-200 days. |
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PDS (Polydiaxonone)
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Absorbable, synthetic.
Monofilament. Hydrolyzed in 90 days. |
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Maxon (Polyglyconate)
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Absorbable, synthetic.
Monofilament. Hydrolyzed in 180 days (longest). |
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Monocril (Poliglecaprone)
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Absorbable, synthetic.
Monofilament Hydrolyzed in 90-120 days. |
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Silk
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Non-absorbable, natural.
Hydrolyzed in 1 year Low tensile strength. |
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Cotten/Linen
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Non-absorbable, natural.
Weakest suture. |
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Nylon (Ethilon, Surgilon)
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Non-absorbable, synthetic.
Both monofilament and braided. Highest rate of knot slippage. |
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Polypropylene (Prolene, Surgline)
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Non-absorbable, synthetic.
Monofilament. Least reactive suture. |
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Polyester (Ethibond, Dacron)
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Non-absorbable, synthetic.
Braided, may be used for tendon repair. Silicone coat available. |
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Fiberwire
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Non-absorbable, synthetic.
Polyethylene multifilament core with a braided polyester jacket. |
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Stainless Steel
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Non-absorbable, synthetic.
Monofilament or braided (Flexon). Strongest suture, longest absorption rate, used for bone fixation and tendon repair. |
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Capsule Closure
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2-0 or 3-0 Vicryl
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Subcutaneous Tissue Closure
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3-0 or 4-0 Vicryl
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Skin Closure
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4-0 Nylon or Prolene
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